Each November 14 is World Diabetes Day and this year’s theme is ‘Access to Diabetes Care’. If you have diabetes, Dr. Chidi Ngwaba has a message for you: “You need a healthy plant-based diet. Every time you go to eat and you have diabetes, as you put down your fork, get up and take a … Read more
Dietary supplements are substances taken to improve health or well-being by providing sufficient amounts of essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and many other ingredients that the body needs. However, they cannot take the place of foods that are crucial to a healthy eating routine. Supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, powders, drinks … Read more
aAfter years of dieting and exposure to toxic diet culture, we tend to associate nutrient-dense foods with restrictive diets. Salads and other vegetables are often a mainstay of the diet. But intuitive eating is all about ditching diets for good. Although this practice is often misinterpreted as an excuse to eat forbidden foods all day, … Read more
Newswise – Trans-vaccenic acid (TVA), a long-chain fatty acid found in meat and dairy products from grazing animals such as cows and sheep, improves the ability of CD8+ T cells can infiltrate tumors and kill cancer cells, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Chicago. The research, published this week in … Read more
– By Manish Bandlish As we celebrate the 102nd birth anniversary of a visionary leader – Dr. Verghese Kurien – it becomes imperative to respect our heritage, the tremendous achievements we have made in the Indian dairy sector. Dr.’s remarkable ‘billion liter idea’ Kurien laid the foundation for the world’s most comprehensive agricultural dairy development … Read more
In terms of proving major ecological truths, the Biosphere 2 experiments were a failure. As an illustration of what can happen when somewhat marginal science meets extreme wealth, they were fascinating. There were intense arguments on both sides of the glass. In 1994, Ed Bass, an oil dynast who had paid for the facility, threw … Read more
Share on PinterestWhite bread and alcohol may contribute to the risk of colorectal cancer, new research shows. Designed by MNT; Photography by SEAN GLADWELL/Getty Images and Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images. Colorectal cancer is a common form of cancer that can lead to poor health outcomes. Research is underway into risk factors for colorectal cancer and what … Read more
Nov 24, 2023 — With a focus on innovation and efficacy, the recently launched partnership between Italian botanical extract manufacturer Indena and dsm-firmenich will develop new products that combine phytonutrients with essential nutrients, backed by science. Nutritional insight sits down with Martin Dos Ramos, VP of nutritional supplements at dsm-firmenich, to discuss the role of … Read more
Nov 24, 2023 — While there is continued consumer interest in healthy and sustainable diets, scientists point to a gap in understanding these complex topics. At the recent Free From Food show in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Nutritional insight met with Dr. Jenneke Heising, program director of Wageningen University and Research, to explore the ongoing discussions and … Read more
Some dogs are gaining attention on TikTok thanks to their owners feeding them a raw-style diet. Kayla Kowalski, a Certified Dog Nutritionist (CertCN) from Phoenix, Arizona, has made it big on social media with her unusual style of dog diets that consist of raw meat and other food additives. Kowalski’s interest in pet health began … Read more